UNIV Human Services Coordinator III Psychiatry Brain Stimulation Laboratory

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FLSA: Salaried

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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• 35% - This individual will supervise and advise research staff concerning individual case diagnoses and treatment for research subjects and conduct in-service staff training. They will provide advice to research Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist in policy and standards development. They will attend weekly clinical supervision with doctoral level clinical psychologists and also weekly staff and treatment team meetings to review study progress.

• 35% - This individual will provide evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) instruments for depression and suicide risk prevention to research patients. They will prepare assessments and outline all limitations imposed by medical impairments and interpret and explain medical findings.

• 10% - This individual will obtain informed consent enroll study participants conduct study psychiatric/neuropsychological intake visits as per the protocols and provide education information to subjects. They will assist with recruiting and screening research participants including the development of advertising materials meeting with and calling potential participants distribution of advertising materials and collaborating with relevant providers and researchers.

• 5% - This individual will conduct study visits before and after regular working hours when necessary to accommodate the schedules of subjects MRI availability etc.

• 5% - This individual will coordinate proper data management collection according to protocol requirements and compliance. This individual will maintain psychiatric and neuropsychological databases.

• 5% - This individual will conduct data retrieval from large databases for data reporting and analysis.

• 5% - This individual will initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive records as required by the FDA the IRB the sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. This individual will schedule and participate in all sponsor and/or IRB monitoring visits to review study protocols and collected data.

Preferred Education & Experience: A masters or doctoral degree in clinical psychology social work marriage and family therapy or licensed professional counselor. License eligibility is preferred but not mandatory. Knowledge of current psychological theory and practice evaluation and assessment techniques ethical issues and community resources are required. The ability to supervise train and evaluate professional and research staff is required. Strong interpersonal skills are key for promoting participant comfort during procedures and for being sensitive to any potential distress as well as communicating with team members and supervisors. The ability to use computer word and data processing programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office MATLAB R and SPSS are very helpful.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A masters degree and three years professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Possess good grip strength. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects up to 35 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects up to 35 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 75 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull patients up to 300 wheelchairs etc. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients up to 300 lbs. assisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to learn and use new processes tools and equipment as required. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work rotating shifts.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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